Calhoun Falls Charter School

Calhoun Falls Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
205 Edgefield St,  Calhoun Falls, SC
4.0
3.5
164 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
460
Verbal
470
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
20
Science
18
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Black
62.3%
White
33.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lander University 25 Students
Piedmont Technical College 18 Students
Clemson University 14 Students
Coastal Carolina University 14 Students
University of South Carolina 13 Students
Charleston Southern University 9 Students
Winthrop University 8 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 8 Students
Wofford College 8 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 10 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Education 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Dental Hygiene 2 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 17 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/14/2024
Things I love about Calhoun Falls Charter School is that I appreciate how the teachers at Calhoun Falls Charter School help and prepare students well for their next steps in education or career. Teachers and staff who are passionate and supportive significantly enhance the learning experience, making this a highlight for many. A variety of clubs, sports, and arts programs can enrich the school experience, offering opportunities for personal growth and teamwork outside the classroom. Some of the things I don't like are the communication gaps between administration and parents/students, or perceived lack of responsiveness to concerns can be frustrating. Things I would like to change at Calhoun Falls Charter School is upgrading equipment and renovating buildings could be commonly requested changes. Better channels for feedback and more transparent decision-making processes might be sought after to improve trust and community engagement.
3.0 Junior
2/7/2017
During the earlier years that I was at Calhoun Falls Charter School, things went very well. We were one of the top schools in the state, and many student were ready and happy to come to Calhoun Falls Charter School. But, as time went on, the student population and test scores began to drop. I still enjoy coming to Calhoun Falls Charter School, but it is not like it used to be.
5.0 Senior
10/24/2016
My school is a high school and middle school combine. They have very great teachers that keep their students engaged in their lessons. I love the atmosphere at Calhoun Falls. We have great students and a lot of history. The only thing that I would think my school of change is the lunch. The lunch is terrible. Another thing is re building the campus. The campus is pretty old and dusty. We can use some remodeling to the buildings and windows. Last But not least we do not have the resources like other schools have.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 other
1/26/2019
The school is not the best school. It has its perks, but it also has its issues.
5.0 student
11/30/2011
Great school, close community & wonderful, dedicated teachers here! :) Love being a student here & wouldn't change it for anything!

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Calhoun Falls Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Calhoun Falls, SC and is served by the Charter Institute at Erskine in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 164 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Calhoun Falls Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cold Springs Mennonite School, Shiloh Christian School, Elberton Christian, and more. Learn more about what Calhoun Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Calhoun Falls Charter School.

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